Brutal wooden stick attack in Mühldorf: witnesses wanted!

Brutal wooden stick attack in Mühldorf: witnesses wanted!

On June 20, 2025, Mühldorf am Inn was once again shaken by a brutal incident: a 27-year-old man was attacked with a wooden stick by two unknown people on Mayor-Hess-Straße between 7 and 8 p.m. The background to this incident remains unclear. According to information from Innsalzach24 A dispute between several people escalated, with passers-by who observed what was happening intervening and forcing the attackers to flee.

The victim sustained serious injuries, including a concussion and multiple fractures and bruises. He went to the Mühldorf Clinic on his own while the police are now searching for the attackers. The first perpetrator is described as around 30 years old, around 200 cm tall and dark-skinned. What was striking was his boxer haircut and his clothing: a white tank top and black Adidas pants. His accomplice is also around 30 years old, around 175 cm tall and has short black curls and a three-day beard. He is seen wearing red shorts and a black t-shirt.

A worrying pattern

The brutal attack is part of a worrying trend because, according to the Passauer Neue Presse There were seven further physical injuries in Mühldorf within just 24 hours. Among them, several incidents that took place in the city area are particularly alarming. On the same day, for example, there was an argument between two neighboring families in which a 29-year-old knocked his neighbor unconscious. Such bravura incidents cannot only be observed in Mühldorf, but also paint a picture of increasing violence in many cities in Germany.

The Mühldorf police recorded and investigated all cases. These incidents are part of a larger pattern that can also be observed at the national level. Data shows that the number of violent crimes has been rising again since 2021. In 2024, around 217,000 violent crimes were registered in Germany, the highest number since 2007 Statista reported.

An urgent call for civil courage

The acts of violence that are increasing in Mühldorf and beyond not only endanger those affected, but also have a significant impact on the general feeling of security among the population. The discussion about the causes of this violence ranges from economic insecurity to psychological stress, which has been exacerbated by the corona pandemic. According to the BKA, there are more and more young people among the suspects, which does not reduce concerns about social development.

In times like these, it is important that civil society stands together and does not look away. Information about the incidents in Mühldorf can be passed on directly to the police on 08631/3673-0. It is in all of our hands to protect our neighbors and resolutely counter violence.